Practice Management

Practice management involves overseeing all business aspects of a medical practice including financials, human resources, information technology, compliance, marketing and operations.

Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging
Breast imaging exams are about five times likelier to be canceled than other scan types, while contrast enhanced and ED-related requests were about twice as likely.
Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network
The move highlights the growing trend of organizations turning to artificial intelligence to help address some of healthcare's most pressing issues.
Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide
The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings.
ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay
Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.
Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer
Only 43% of women with disabilities receive American Society of Breast Surgeons-recommended mammography screening services, according to a new single-center study.

US Radiology Specialists expands pipeline for attracting techs amid ‘critical shortage’

The Raleigh, North Carolina, imaging group is broadening the reach of its Technologist Advancement Academy, which provides specialized training and career pathways for employees.

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ACR shares guidance for radiology providers facing IV supply shortages after hurricane

Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by unprecedented rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene hitting western North Carolina.

Prioritizing mammogram reads based on breast density improves radiologist performance

Amid staffing shortages and rising imaging volumes, practices are seeking ways to increase efficiency, and Dutch scientists may have found a solution.

How a Federally Qualified Health Center quashed common barriers to lung cancer screening

Experts created new lung cancer screening pathways within CommUnityCare Health Centers—a large, diverse FQHC system in Central Texas.

Radiologists rarely represented in movies, limiting patient awareness about the specialty

Based on an IMDb search, radiologists appear as key parts of the plot in about 19 titles, with only nine available on major streaming platforms.

Incidental finding characteristics that warrant communication

Three factors are associated with true high-risk findings—imaging protocols for aortic valve implantation planning, imaging area, and cardiology department orders.

Wake Radiology touts opening of expanded breast health center

The expanded, nearly 5,400-square-foot Cary Breast Care Center includes individual dressing rooms attached to each mammography suite, bolstering privacy and efficiency.

Princeton Radiology announces expansion into new state with state-of-the-art center

The 65-year-old, New Jersey-based private practice now has about a dozen locations, with the latest in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Practice Management

Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging

Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network

Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay

Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer